Oberlin College
CHEM 101 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Oberlin College is hiring a CHEM 101 Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. The role involves assisting with CHEM 101 lab sections by grading assignments, supporting students with lab techniques, and attending weekly TA meetings to enhance educational skills and deepen subject understanding.
Highlights
- Commitment of 5-8 hours per week.
- Assist in CHEM 101 lab sections including student support and timely grading of lab assignments.
- Attend weekly Teaching Assistant meetings.
- Opportunity for additional paid tutoring hours with agreement.
- Must have passing grade in CHEM 101, CHEM 103, or CHEM 102 (if taken post-placement test).
- Applicants must be enrolled students at Oberlin College & Conservatory.
- Preferred majors include chemistry or biochemistry, but not required.
- Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $13.75 per hour based on prior TA experience.
- Develop professional relationships with students and improve educational skills.
- Contact: Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.
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CHEM 101 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must complete all of the “Availability” section of the application in order to be considered.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Questions may be directed to Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department (cmiinea@oberlin.edu).
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| Job Summary | The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Fall 2026 semester. There are openings for assisting CHEM 101 lab sections. Applicants must be pursuing an interest in the sciences in order to be considered (pursuing a major in chemistry or biochemistry is preferred, but not required). Chemistry & Biochemistry TAs will get the opportunity to develop their understanding of the materials at hand, gain further knowledge of topics that they previously learned, develop a professional relationship with new students, and develop their skills as educators. |
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| Responsibilities | 5-8 hour/week commitment. Responsibilities include: · Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 101 material; · Availability to attend TA meetings taking place once weekly; · Grading laboratory assignments in a timely manner; · Assisting students in lab with relevant techniques and processes. · With the agreement of TAs and instructors, additional paid hours may be available for tutoring sessions outside of lab periods, to assist students with preparation of lab reports, other lab assignments, and review of lab-related concepts. |
| Qualifications | You must be an enrolled student at Oberlin College & Conservatory to qualify. In order to be considered, applicants must have earned a passing grade in CHEM 101, CHEM 103 or CHEM 102 (if taken this course after the placement test). |
| Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17323 |
| Compensation | $13.00-$13.75 based upon prior TA work experience in the department. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must complete all of the “Availability” section of the application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department (cmiinea@oberlin.edu). |
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Oberlin College
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Oberlin OH 44074
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173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074
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